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The ABCs of Additive Manufacturing

Posted November 20, 2010 10:46 AM

If you are looking for a good overview on the various additive manufacturing options for creating rapid prototypes or even volume runs from your 3D CAD models, consult this article from Desktop Engineering. You'll find descriptions of the most popular processes, including: 3D inkjet printing, aerosol jet technology, digital light processing, direct metal deposition, laser sintering, and many more. The article also discusses which methods are best for different kinds of parts.

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